Net Worth, 2012

It is difficult to gauge what a lawmaker is worth based on what they file because the disclosure forms do
not require exact values. Instead, the lawmaker reports the range of value into which an asset, for example, falls. As the
values increase, the ranges get broader. To calculate net worth, shown here, CRP added together the lawmaker's range of
assets and then subtracted their range of liabilities. We then calculate the midpoint of the resulting range and use this
figure to rank the filers. Using this method provides a ranking that more closely reflects reality than using either the
minimum or maximum values. (Read more about our methodology.) Valuation of very large assets
owned by an individual is limited by the top range being over $50 million, and spouse or dependent child assets are limited
by the top range of over $1 million. When further research definitively revealed a more accurate figure, it was used in place
of the range.

Note: Senate, House, Executive branch and Judicial rules require the disclosure of items belonging to the
filer's spouse and/or dependent children. When present, those items are displayed on this page and are included
in all calculations throughout this section.

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